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New Online Degree Program Opportunities from Reformed Theological Seminary!

Until recently, RTS offered one online degree, the Master of Arts (Religion). Now RTS will offer three, fully online-degrees: the Master of Arts (Biblical Studies), the Master of Arts (Theological Studies), and the Master of Arts (Religion).  In addition, RTS will now offer a significant percentage of the Master of Divinity degree online.  MDiv students […]

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John Muether Named Dean of Libraries

Orlando, Fla. – March 25, 2013 – Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that John Muether, who established the library at RTS/Orlando and has served as chief librarian for the past 24 years, will be assuming new responsibilities for the institution as of June 1. He will become the Dean of Libraries, which includes […]

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RTS Board Member Receives Award for Distinguished Service

RTS board member, the Hon. Scott Redd, Sr. will receive the Distinguished Graduate Award from the United States Naval Academy Friday, March 22, in Annapolis, Md. This award comes from his fellow USNA alumni in acknowledgment of an extraordinary career of service to the United States of America. Redd has given 40 years of his […]

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ATS Reaffirms RTS Accreditation

(JACKSON, MS) – March 4, 2013 – The Board of Commissioners of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, at their February 2013 meeting, voted to reaffirm accreditation for Reformed Theological Seminary following its 10-year accreditation evaluation. “Accreditation is conducted by the Board of Commissioners on behalf of the Commission on Accrediting […]

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Inauguration of John S. Redd, Jr., Ph.D.

(Washington, D.C.) – February 20, 2013 – Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) announces the inauguration of Dr. John “Scott” Redd, Jr., as president of the Washington D.C. campus of RTS. The ceremony will be held on April 20, 2013 and will begin at 6:00 p.m. at Fourth Presbyterian Church, 5500 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20816. A […]

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RTS Receives Reaffirmation by SACS

(JACKSON, Miss.) – December 13, 2012 – Reformed Theological Seminary has received reaffirmation of its accreditation by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC), the regional accrediting agency for colleges and universities in the southeastern region of the United States.  RTS received the best possible outcome of the reaffirmation […]

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New Academic Dean at RTS/Charlotte

(CHARLOTTE, NC) – November 1, 2012 – Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Richard Belcher, Jr., (Ph.D. Westminster Theological Seminary) as academic dean for RTS/Charlotte. Dr. Belcher is the professor of Old Testament at RTS/Charlotte and takes on these new responsibilities as former Academic Dean Michael Kruger transitions to president […]

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New President at RTS/Charlotte

(CHARLOTTE, NC) – October 4, 2012 – Reformed Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Michael J. Kruger as president of RTS/Charlotte effective January 1, 2013. RTS also wishes to express its sincere thanks to Dr. Rod Culbertson for stepping in as the campus executive director to oversee operations when Dr. Milton […]

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What is So Important About June 1, 2012?

June 1, 2012. At first glance, it is just another day in history. A number of interesting events took place on June 1st, from the 1st earthquake recorded in the U.S. at Plymouth, Mass., in 1638, to last of Britain’s troops withdrawing from U.S. soil in 1796. But, until the clock strikes midnight tonight, we […]

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Professor John Scott Redd, Jr., Becomes Dr. Redd

RTS Orlando’s Assistant Professor of Old Testament and Dean of Students John Scott Redd, Jr., successfully defended his thesis “Constituent Postponement in Biblical Hebrew Verse” this past Friday to earn his doctorate of philosophy degree (Ph.D.) in the Semitic and Egyptian Languages and Literatures program at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Furthermore, […]

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Dr. Bob Orner Named Dean of Students at RTS Orlando

Dr. Robert H. (Bob) Orner has been named the Dean of Students at Reformed Theological Seminary’s Orlando campus and will take on those responsibilities on June 1, 2012, when the current Dean of Students, Scott Redd, becomes the president of RTS’s Washington, D.C., campus. “Bob Orner brings a wealth of fresh pastoral experience to our […]

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Dr. Ligon Duncan Elected To Regular Faculty of RTS While Continuing the Pastorate

Dr. J. Ligon Duncan, III, while continuing his role as senior pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Jackson, Miss., has been elected as a regular member of the faculty and appointed as the John E. Richards Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) in Jackson beginning January 1st, 2012. Currently an […]

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RTS/Charlotte Can Now Accept the GI Bill®

The North Carolina State Approving Agency has approved RTS/Charlotte for the enrollment of veterans, military and other eligible persons under the provision of Title 38, Section 3676, United States Code. This means that students who have served in the military, are able to receive GI Bill benefits for attending RTS/Charlotte. Interested parties should contact Holley […]

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New President Appointed for RTS/Washington, D.C.

The executive committee of the Reformed Theological Seminary Board of Trustees has appointed Professor Scott Redd, Jr., as the first president of RTS/Washington D.C., effective June 2012. Redd is currently an assistant professor of Old Testament and dean of students at RTS/Orlando. In addition to teaching at RTS/Orlando, Redd is a graduate of The College […]

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RTS Elects New Chairman

(JACKSON, Miss.) May 17, 2011 – It is our pleasure to announce that the board of trustees at their meeting May 13, 2011, elected Mr. Richard Ridgway, Esq., as chairman of the board of Reformed Theological Seminary effective June 1, 2011. Mr. Ridgway follows Mr. James (Jim) Moore who served as chairman for 11 years. […]

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RTS Celebrates “Dr. K Appreciation Day” on May 4

RTS/Orlando President Dr. Don Sweeting announces May 4 as Dr. K (for Kistemaker) Appreciation Day for all of RTS.  Dr. Simon Kistemaker, a beloved senior faculty member of Reformed Theological Seminary, is retiring from his teaching ministry (for the second and final time) at the end of this semester on the Orlando campus.  Sweeting will […]

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